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site search allows you to search for a single or a combination of terms as
defined below:
Complete words.
Phrases. A phrase may be enclosed in quotes or if you are searching for a
single phrase, you can use the Exact phrase entered option from the Using
options box (see below).
The beginning of a word. A wildcard search may be performed by adding an
asterisk (*) at the end of a word. For example, searching for magnet*
will find pages that contain magnet, magnetic and magnets.
Using - Allows you to specify the type of search you wish to perform:
All of the words - This search option will return pages containing all of
the words or phrases entered in the Search for box.
For example, a search for circuit 300A will return pages that contain
both circuit and 300A.
A search for "circuit breaker" 300A will return pages that
contain the word 300A and the phrase circuit breaker.
A search for AC 100V* will return pages that contain the word AC
and the words 100V, 100VAC, ...
Any of the words entered - This search option will return results
containing any of the words of phrases entered in the Search for box.
For example, a search for 3m sealant will return pages that contain 3m
or sealant or both.
A search for "circuit breaker" 600A will return pages that
contain the phrase circuit breaker or the word 600A or
both.
A search for "circuit breaker" 480V* will return all
pages that contain the phrase circuit breaker or the words 480V,
480VAC, ...
or both.
The exact phrase entered - This search option will return pages containing
matches for a single phrase entered in the Search for box. Do not
enclose the phrase in quotes or use wildcards with this type of search.
Boolean search - For advanced users, this search allows you to use the
logical operators OR, AND and AND NOT to construct queries. Operands
may be single words, quoted phrases or wildcard words.
Search tips
The site search is NOT case sensitive, you can enter your search terms in
upper or lower case
Avoid using common words such as for, any or at unless
used as part of a phrase. These words will be ignored unless using a exact
or quoted phrase match.
Avoid using punctuation characters such as &, |, ^,
#, @, $, (, )